Chicago’s doomed, if you believe the papers
Mar. 23—Heard the one about the city going bankrupt? Just how bad are financial problems in the city of Chicago? No, this is not one of those Johnny Carson-style jokes a la "the city's financial problems are so bad that city officials are asking beggars for money." This is the real thing. The Chicago Tribune's...
ICE agents deployed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, mayor responds
CHICAGO - Federal immigration agents have been deployed at O'Hare International Airport, prompting concern from Mayor Brandon Johnson. In a statement, Johnson said the Department of Homeland Security sent about 75 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to O’Hare starting Monday. According to DHS, ICE agents...
Suburban man gets 6.5 years in federal prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
CHICAGO — A suburban man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison last week for stealing over $3 million in COVID-19 relief fraud. Francesco Distefano, 29, of Addison, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison on Wednesday for wire fraud. Distefano and his co-defendant, Sargis Urumieh, 58, of Glendale,...
Bystander intervenes as man attempts to lure girl in Lincoln Park
A man attempted to lure a young girl with candy in Lincoln Park on Saturday morning before a bystander stepped in and the suspect fled, according to a Chicago police alert. The incident happened around 9:47 a.m. in the 2600 block of North Clark Street. According to CPD, the man approached the girl and tried to get...
Fired top aide to Chicago mayor alleges Brandon Johnson has ‘hostility’ toward law enforcement
CHICAGO - Manny Whitfield has served in a Chicago city government role for seven years, and said he expected to be on track to one day become the next deputy mayor for public safety. Is Particle Face Cream The Right Fit For Your Skin?Answer a few questions in this quick...
🤝 Cook County Community & Social Service Jobs – Multiple Openings
Cook County has a strong network of nonprofits and social service agencies hiring right now. If you’re looking to make a difference in your community, these roles offer meaningful work and solid benefits.
Near West Side Traffic Stop Leads to Three Arrests, Seizure of Three Guns
On Sunday evening, what started as a traffic stop on Chicago’s Near West Side ended with three people in custody and three firearms off the street. Police said officers stopped a vehicle near 1700 S. Wood Street, then took two juveniles and one adult into custody and recovered the weapons. The department highlighted...
Plane crashes into fire truck on LaGuardia runway, leaving at least two dead
Authorities are investigating after a deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport, with questions mounting about the victims, the cause of the crash, and ongoing impacts to air travel.
Police warn of scam texts posing as Cook County court orders
If you received a text with an official-looking court order from Cook County, you’re not alone, and it’s a scam. The Oswego Police Department says the messages have been circulating in Illinois and other states and include a QR code to scan in order to make a payment and avoid legal action.
Man Charged In Firefighter Death Argued With Tenants, Then Torched Building, Prosecutors Say
CHICAGO — A 27-year-old man facing arson and murder charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter couldn’t attend his pretrial detention hearing Saturday after he was hospitalized with injuries officials said he suffered when he set fire to a building he was squatting in. Sheaves Slate, of...
